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Graduate employment
Government bursary
Covers tuition, accommodation, and living allowance for students from households earning below R350,000/year. Apply at nsfas.org.za from October.
Corporate & government
Hundreds of bursaries available from Eskom, Anglo American, ABSA, Sasol, and government departments. Many cover full cost of study.
Bank financing
Standard Bank, FNB, Nedbank, and Fundi offer student loans with repayment starting after graduation. Interest rates vary.
Applications open in October each year. Don't miss the deadline.
Household income below R350,000/year. South African citizen or permanent resident. Enrolled at a public university or TVET college.
SA ID, parents' payslips or SASSA letter, proof of address, matric certificate (or Grade 12 results), acceptance letter from institution.
Go to www.nsfas.org.za from October. Create an account, complete the application, upload documents. Apply even before you have an acceptance letter.
Log in to myNSFAS to track your application status. NSFAS will contact you via SMS and email. Respond to any requests for additional documents promptly.
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